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The recent news regarding rape cases in India is really disturbing, and it's obvious to feel scared, angry, and in rage. Such outrageous crimes have snatched the sense of security for many people who keep on pondering over the safety of their near and dear ones. The extensive media coverage of the rape cases with graphic details and emotional accounts has enhanced the fear and rage over the issue. To deal with your emotional turmoil you are here to find the solutions to rape cases happening in India. #mentalhealthmatters
Empowering Our Children
Most of the time children are the main victims of rape, the accused takes advantage of the vulnerability of the children. So, it's very important to educate children about good touch and bad touch. A report submitted by NCRB showed a rapid increase in cases of child sexual abuse over the last few years in India. This is shocking data and underlines the need for urgent preventive measures. It is when our children are educated about "good touch" and "bad touch" that we can effectively take on sexual assault. Teach them to recognize and report any inappropriate behavior. By empowering children with knowledge, we can protect them.
According to a child rights NGO, CRY, there has been a 96 percent increase in rape cases of children between 2016 and 2022. The increase was a direct result of greater awareness among the public where more and more victims and their families are coming out and reporting such crimes. While this can be taken to be an optimistic factor, experts point out that more attention needs to be given to investigation, prosecution, and the support system for the victim. Source - The Economics Time
Promotion of Sex Education
The Indian Council of Social Science Research says comprehensive sex education at the school and college levels can bring down incidences of sexual violence. A clear distinction emerged in the course of the study that those who have undergone sex education are much more aware of consent, and healthy relationships, hence behave in a respectful and responsible manner. Besides, it could end up dispelling a range of myths and misconceptions held about sexuality, reducing stigma and discrimination against this group of people.
Fight for Justice
While one is engaging in empowering the child with bad and good touch and promoting sex education, the need to stand by survivors of sexual assault and fight for their justice cannot be ruled out. Your voice is powerful in amplifying the change. By standing together in solidarity, we can be the change toward a much safer, more just society and demand justice. Remember, every survivor deserves justice, and we can make a difference by every action taken.
Cultivating Moral Ethics
Promotion of strong moral values and good ethical sense is very key to ensuring a safer society. Teach children and adults respect, empathy, and consent; a culture of respect can fight destructive social norms and can lead to an atmosphere wherein everyone gets equal opportunity and justice. Accordingly, there has to be necessary advocacy on the need for strong law enforcement on content regulation.
The content we consume has a huge tendency to affect our attitudes and behaviors. Regulation helps in the prevention of the normalization process with respect to negative behaviors, especially those that most contribute to violence and exploitation.
Here you can understand by reading post - Normalizing is not "Normal"
As citizens of India, we have to be very aware of our role in active participation in order to raise awareness about the need for tougher laws and regulations in place which saves children and vulnerable individuals from harmful content.
This takes in promoting and supporting projects on responsible content creation and sharing, and also holding the platforms liable for the content they allow onto their social media and websites.
Education; Important
Education can bring out so much change. Sexual assault incidents are mostly unreported, and education will create the awareness and urge to come out and report such incidents.
Killing the accused is not a solution, as there are many false cases have been reported. Patience and perseverance are required. With the above solutions, we have a chance to work toward a society where safety and justice are for everyone.
Let us all fight together to bring an end to the nightmare of sexual violence in India. A future where everyone feels safe and respected is within our capacity.